Hello, I'm about to root for the first time and upon reading the root guide it says that I need these HTC Android drivers because the HTC Sync ones are unreliable. I have HTC Sync and have used the SWM. Do I still need to use these other drivers? If so how do I install them? The .zip provides no instructions on where to place the files I've downloaded. Any help will be appreciated.
Also a question concerning radios. When rooting will I need a special radio for these roms? I know nothing about radios, the hack kit mentions the stock att radio as a choice, do I need to download that or is it already on the phone and I just need to boot it up? Or do I even need to mess with the radios? After clockwork, superuser, and rom manager is installed can I just flash this rom or do I need to mess with the radio? I'm worried because it seems the radio is what will brick your phone.
Of a radio is recomendid then it will state so in the rom thread. Do yourself a favor and read the stickies 3 times so you know what your doing.
I have the same question in what he mentioned in 2nd post.. radio stuff is confusing in Effen manual..
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@ baconissweet & ahm12:
1. If ur signals (wifi, network) are all good, don't bother about radios.
2. Based on posts, and count of posts, u seem to be newbies. I would recommend not to even think of flashing radios till u are comfortable flashing ROMs first. Flashing radio has a possibility to turn ur phone into a paper weight.
3. Most importantly, no one here is asking u to rate the manuals. Its made by someone with a "good" heart to "help" people out here. This is a favor they are doing to us, and not to be degraded with use of bad words. If u can't understand, be patient and ask, and don't be rude!
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@ baconissweet & ahm12:
1. If ur signals (wifi, network) are all good, don't bother about radios.
2. Based on posts, and count of posts, u seem to be newbies. I would recommend not to even think of flashing radios till u are comfortable flashing ROMs first. Flashing radio has a possibility to turn ur phone into a paper weight.
3. Most importantly, no one here is asking u to rate the manuals. Its made by someone with a "good" heart to "help" people out here. This is a favor they are doing to us, and not to be degraded with use of bad words. If u can't understand, be patient and ask, and don't be rude!
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Thanks for the help, do you think my HTC Sync drivers are fine or do I need to install the ones the hack kit creator suggested? I also apologize, I didn't mean to be rude.
baconissweet said:
Thanks for the help, do you think my HTC Sync drivers are fine or do I need to install the ones the hack kit creator suggested? I also apologize, I didn't mean to be rude.
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Follow all the directions. By not following then and trying what should work will lead you to bricksville. If it says to use them then use them.
baconissweet said:
Thanks for the help, do you think my HTC Sync drivers are fine or do I need to install the ones the hack kit creator suggested? I also apologize, I didn't mean to be rude.
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No worries. The 3rd point wasn't directed at u. Sorry, my bad, I didn't realize I was directing the post to both of u.
zelendel said:
Follow all the directions. By not following then and trying what should work will lead you to bricksville. If it says to use them then use them.
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The directions do not state where or how to install the given drivers, that was my original question that has not been answered.
diablo009 said:
@ baconissweet & ahm12:
1. If ur signals (wifi, network) are all good, don't bother about radios.
2. Based on posts, and count of posts, u seem to be newbies. I would recommend not to even think of flashing radios till u are comfortable flashing ROMs first. Flashing radio has a possibility to turn ur phone into a paper weight.
3. Most importantly, no one here is asking u to rate the manuals. Its made by someone with a "good" heart to "help" people out here. This is a favor they are doing to us, and not to be degraded with use of bad words. If u can't understand, be patient and ask, and don't be rude!
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i didnt meant to be rude.. i was just confused reading the instuctions..
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i dont think u can so if there is a spl downgrade please tell me
How many posts are you going to start asking the same thing?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=328430
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=328660
You've already been given instructions and links on how to downgrade ipl/spl. One person even provided a cab especially for you that should have downgraded your ipl/spl (and you say it only did the ipl..as I recall) Yes it can be done...many of us manage it every day. If you can't get it to work perhaps you need to take it to someone and pay them to do it..and perhaps next time don't be in such a rush to jump to the latest/greatest version.
WELL i need to no do u no or no anything that can lower my spl
Either 1) You've managed to damage your phone to such a extent that the NORMAL downgrade procedures will not work or 2) You can't follow instructions.
In either case, you need to take your phone to someone who repairs them and pay them to fix the issue.
Nno Its Not Broken
THEN FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS YOU WERE GIVEN.. effin n00b
WHAT instruction
IN THE WIKI.. jesus christ.
AND HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=328430
can i plz have a link
DUDE I JSUT GAVE YOU A LINK.. R U SERIOUS? YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN A LINK 3 TIMES.
SEE THE BLUE WRITING IN MY POST? Thats CALLED A LINK.. CLICK ON IT.. WOW.
smart one i wrote that thread to
yeah and you didnt follow the directions.. you should try it sometime... it works.
cujo316 said:
smart one i wrote that thread to
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Yes, and the instructions you SHOULD have followed are in the 6th and 8th post.
You are a perfect example of why the more experienced posters (I'm not claiming to be one of them) no longer want to answer questions on this board. You have been given the answer multiple times...you ignore it.and then you post multiple times asking the same thing.
Whatever rom you currently have installed...keep using it or buy a simpler phone that you can handle.
famewolf said:
Yes, and the instructions you SHOULD have followed are in the 6th and 8th post.
You are a perfect example of why the more experienced posters (I'm not claiming to be one of them) no longer want to answer questions on this board. You have been given the answer multiple times...you ignore it.and then you post multiple times asking the same thing.
Whatever rom you currently have installed...keep using it or buy a simpler phone that you can handle.
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I just read this entire thread and agree with you entirely. I am by no means an expert and have no knowledge of G3 since I have a G4 but at least I can read and only ask questions when I really can't figure it out and then actually listen to whoever is helping me. I like helping people with what I do know, but this thread is just rediculous.
you can downgrade from 3.08 IPL/SPL by flashing the stock 2.26 tmobile ROM. i do it before every flash. i flash back to the 2.26 ROM to lower my IPL/SPL, then i flash my new ROM, then i flash 3.08 IPL/SPL. works every time...totally repeatable. STOP BEING A EFFIN NOOB
hehehe funny thread @madcap , you killed me back there
IDIOT.
RETARD
READ THE DAMN STICKIES.
THE FIRST OR SECOND POST IN THE WIZARD UPGRADING THREAD.
The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits. -Albert Einstein
hello is there anyone that is willing to take the time to help me out with adding new and faster programs to my tilt and would like some of that fancy programs that are out like the cube and some splash screeners and free navigation.if there is a persone willing to work with me via....im..im willing to donate to there cause.please reply back im new and i love reading all the stuff there is out there but im not the brightest on doing this and would hate to brick or blow up my phone...lol.....please reply back threw pm...if you could thanks.....
There are tons of people that are willing to help you, but you really can learn the most through reading and posting more specific questions you have. There are step by step instructions to flashing new ROMs and installing programs in stickied posts, and there are tons of ROM options available.
Taken from the wiki (which should be your FIRST stop when beginning to flash) Use the forum for specifics or questions.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Kaiser
I dont know if anyone else can really rephrase this or put into a better format. Good luck.
ROM Upgrading
Don't know what a ROM is?
Watch this first, and read the ROM Flashing FAQ.
Upgrading your ROM can void your warranty. Worried?
Browse through how to revert back ROM and SPL for warranty return before you start.
Think you're ready?
Read some things to know before and after you flash.
Ready now?
Start here with the Introduction to ROM Flashing to find out!
Still confused?
How about another how to flash the ROM thread.
Or, how to flash the ROM using a MicroSD Card by vip_snoopy
Worried about too much flashing will brick your phone?
Read about the effects of ROM flashing
ajmoncrief said:
Taken from the wiki (which should be your FIRST stop when beginning to flash) Use the forum for specifics or questions.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Kaiser
I dont know if anyone else can really rephrase this or put into a better format. Good luck.
ROM Upgrading
Don't know what a ROM is?
Watch this first, and read the ROM Flashing FAQ.
Upgrading your ROM can void your warranty. Worried?
Browse through how to revert back ROM and SPL for warranty return before you start.
Think you're ready?
Read some things to know before and after you flash.
Ready now?
Start here with the Introduction to ROM Flashing to find out!
Still confused?
How about another how to flash the ROM thread.
Or, how to flash the ROM using a MicroSD Card by vip_snoopy
Worried about too much flashing will brick your phone?
Read about the effects of ROM flashing
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I would like to personally thank "ajmoncrief" for taking the time to treat this new comer with respect and to make an effort to teach him. I see a lot of people get flamed for asking simple questions, and in some respect some of them need to be flamed because they don't read or ask the same question that was asked in a post just up the page. But this guy is reached out to ask and you took the time to teach , you are a credit to this forum. and I thank you.
Ed...
thank you
ajmoncrief said:
Taken from the wiki (which should be your FIRST stop when beginning to flash) Use the forum for specifics or questions.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Kaiser
I dont know if anyone else can really rephrase this or put into a better format. Good luck.
ROM Upgrading
Don't know what a ROM is?
Watch this first, and read the ROM Flashing FAQ.
Upgrading your ROM can void your warranty. Worried?
Browse through how to revert back ROM and SPL for warranty return before you start.
Think you're ready?
Read some things to know before and after you flash.
Ready now?
Start here with the Introduction to ROM Flashing to find out!
Still confused?
How about another how to flash the ROM thread.
Or, how to flash the ROM using a MicroSD Card by vip_snoopy
Worried about too much flashing will brick your phone?
Read about the effects of ROM flashing
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tank you for taking the time to direct me in the wright direction im hoping i could try this without messing up my phone so i will read and waatch the information and will try. i wqs hoping to have a contact with a persone that could have walked with me threw this but i guess i will try..thank so much for all the help.noel...
I second that Ed!
If you are still uncertain after reading up & studying, then feel free to contact me via PM @ ([email protected]). Donations are nice, but not required.
And thanks to you edbutler; no sweat...we were all noobs at one time. If you are still unclear after reading then yeah I'm sure you will find plenty of help in the forums, just remember to search for it first. My .02 is that sleuth's rom is is a pretty good start.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=366284
One other piece of information that may or may not be in the wiki is if you have a choice of flashing between a laptop and a desktop as your pc...I would highly recommend a charged laptop since you will protect yourself from power outages (especially in the critical step of flashing HardSPL). Other than that, its pretty simple and relatively enjoyable to customize your device to your own liking.
Hi All,
playing with custom ROM's and flashing and learning it all slowly.
See plenty of posts about different Radio versions and HBOOT's but cant really see anything explaining the point of them?
What would I gain by changing my radio version or hboot version?
Thanks
Hboot or more over "Bootloader".
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Glossary#Bootloader
Radio.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Glossary#Radio
Upgrading your radio may improve your mobiles signal, WiFi, and Bluetooth. Simply, your phone may be able to hold a more stable connection to towers by contacting them more often, WiFi may not drain as much power when in use, while also having a stronger reception. Each radio just contains minor improvements that the engineers at HTC have been able to tweak to ensure your device performs more efficiently.
Just upgraded my Radio to the latest version after reading that.
Doesn't sound like I'd gain much from a bootloader upgrade so not going to bother with that one
Cheers!
nnila said:
Just upgraded my Radio to the latest version after reading that.
Doesn't sound like I'd gain much from a bootloader upgrade so not going to bother with that one
Cheers!
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Good call, it's worth knowing that even though radio upgrades can be benefitical to signal reception and battery life (of cause they could also have exactly the opposite effect) if they go wrong they can brick your device!
So it's always worth checking the m5dsum for any files that you download once they're on your device just before you flash them to ensure that no file corruption has occurred during file transfers.
It's not worth upgrading HBOOT to the 2.xx.xxxx until the current customs ROMS are written to take specific advantage of it.
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It's not worth upgrading HBOOT to the 2.xx.xxxx until the current customs ROMS are written to take specific advantage of it.
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I have been thinking about this for awhile, I've got to do some research but I'm not sure but I've got a feeling the newer hboot may be sort of bonus for the more recent radios, I won't explain why because all the thoughts I have are hypothetical, but it has to do with the phone communicating to the radio. As I was actually able to "lock" my radio through a ROM the other night, which resulted in a lot of thinking on a solution to the problem ;-).
Problem was solved in the end, but I doubt anyone else will ever come across this problem.
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OFF TOPICI have been thinking about this for awhile, I've got to do some research but I'm not sure but I've got a feeling the newer hboot may be sort of bonus for the more recent radios, I won't explain why because all the thoughts I have are hypothetical, but it has to do with the phone communicating to the radio. As I was actually able to "lock" my radio through a ROM the other night, which resulted in a lot of thinking on a solution to the problem ;-).
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OFF TOPIC response, Hmmm, very curious......
ben_pyett said:
OFF TOPIC response, Hmmm, very curious......
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I've got to do some testing .. which unfortunately is rather time consuming, so I'll probably be able to post some results and more information next week . Chances are though its a one off thing that will never happen again ;-).
Can you please also explain how to check the md5sum for any file / ROM ,etc ?
Sorry for the noob question ...
Thank you in advance !
ben_pyett said:
Good call, it's worth knowing that even though radio upgrades can be benefitical to signal reception and battery life (of cause they could also have exactly the opposite effect) if they go wrong they can brick your device!
So it's always worth checking the m5dsum for any files that you download once they're on your device just before you flash them to ensure that no file corruption has occurred during file transfers.
It's not worth upgrading HBOOT to the 2.xx.xxxx until the current customs ROMS are written to take specific advantage of it.
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Tapur007 said:
Can you please also explain how to check the md5sum for any file / ROM ,etc ?
Sorry for the noob question ...
Thank you in advance !
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Download a md5 checker or go into 4ext recovery, select option for md5 generator or something like that
First off, think how to help yourself google is our friend.
most free file manager apps (astro etc) on your device should show the m5dsum of files on the device under properties
Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium
chill dude .. it's just that i m new to all this .. & since most of the ROM thread's don't allow posting for users with less than 10 posts ... these are the threads where i can clarify lil doubts I have , especially from lots of senior members here!
If google is the answer to all solutions , the OP could have also searched the same thing on google / xda-forums ...
Thank u for the answer anyways ...
ben_pyett said:
First off, think how to help yourself google is our friend.
most free file manager apps (astro etc) on your device should show the m5dsum of files on the device under properties
Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium
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Tapur007 said:
chill dude .. it's just that i m new to all this .. & since most of the ROM thread's don't allow posting for users with less than 10 posts ... these are the threads where i can clarify lil doubts I have , especially from lots of senior members here!
If google is the answer to all solutions , the OP could have also searched the same thing on google / xda-forums ...
Thank u for the answer anyways ...
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The Op created a thread for a specific question that was answered by several people including me.
You high jacked the thread and asked off topic questions which I also answered to a point, where I felt that google search would assist you. I also provided you with answer to your final question so really no need for the chill line.
If you have any question no matter how trivial or small don't worry about opening a new thread in the Q/A section of this forum add that is what it is designed for, you then have every right to go in any direction and ask any Queston you need.
Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium
Hi-jacked , Off Topic ?
I thought my question was in continuation to the discussion of flashing a hboot / radio .... especially after the precautions mentioned by you on checking md5.
ben_pyett said:
Good call, it's worth knowing that even though radio upgrades can be benefitical to signal reception and battery life (of cause they could also have exactly the opposite effect) if they go wrong they can brick your device!
So it's always worth checking the m5dsum for any files that you download once they're on your device just before you flash them to ensure that no file corruption has occurred during file transfers.
It's not worth upgrading HBOOT to the 2.xx.xxxx until the current customs ROMS are written to take specific advantage of it.
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Hi-jacked , Off Topic ?
I thought my question was in continuation to the discussion of flashing a hboot / radio .... especially after the precautions mentioned by you on checking md5.
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I was just saying sometimes think about helping yourself first
perhaps off topic was slightly off the mark, Peace (end of)
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I was just saying sometimes think about helping yourself first
perhaps off topic was slightly off the mark, Peace (end of)
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haha I love lmgtfy, its a really smooth way to reference how useful google is ;-).
before i go on im just going to say, YES i have checked everything i possibly could and didnt work,
Anyways i moved to the Inspire after getting rid of my old phone, i have no idea on how to flash a custom rom. can some one please help me, like i already have the custom ROm i want and all i just need a way to get the Flash recovery or Clockwork to work,
PS: my phone is not rooted , the one click root program always stops working when i try and do it.
taylorgang809 said:
before i go on im just going to say, YES i have checked everything i possibly could and didnt work,
Anyways i moved to the Inspire after getting rid of my old phone, i have no idea on how to flash a custom rom. can some one please help me, like i already have the custom ROm i want and all i just need a way to get the Flash recovery or Clockwork to work,
PS: my phone is not rooted , the one click root program always stops working when i try and do it.
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What you'll need to do is download the Ace Hack Kit, but unfortunately it has been suspended due to mistreatment on the forums. So you'll have to find another method of downloading it, or I'll ask him if I can post it.
After having your phone rooted, you can THEN go into CWM and flash your custom ROM
U can download it from the Desire HD forum, its the same
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maddiedad2009 said:
U can download it from the Desire HD fourm, its the same
Sent from my HTC Inspire 4G using xda premium
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No you can't. attn1 took it off of there too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377119
attn1's post is #7
I think that's what triggered it in the first place.
It was nice while it lasted. OP - You'll need to find someone who has the latest hack kit uploaded somewhere else to share with you. Note: attn1 has taken down his IRC and will no longer be supporting his hack kit - so you're on your own except for the minor assistance the community might be able to provide
Ah - Post 10 - alternative root, s-off method:
http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0
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What you'll need to do is download the Ace Hack Kit, but unfortunately it has been suspended due to mistreatment on the forums. So you'll have to find another method of downloading it, or I'll ask him if I can post it.
After having your phone rooted, you can THEN go into CWM and flash your custom ROM
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i mean, i downloaded something called ace hack kit, and theres this thing that you have to open like a comand prompt, it asks me for a password and it didnt give me it.
taylorgang809 said:
i mean, i downloaded something called ace hack kit, and theres this thing that you have to open like a comand prompt, it asks me for a password and it didnt give me it.
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You mistakingly got thanked for that - lucky dog.
Read the "Effen Manual". From what I recall seeing in the hack kit thread the password should be in there. This was to ensure users were READING
Also, make sure you read the FAQ section in the "effin manual" since that will provide vital information regarding where the password is in the hack kit folder.
If you still need the most up to date hack kit PM me and I can provide it to you.
I just dont understand why the download was taken off. All he has to do is no longer support it and not respond to questions/answers that he may deem as unfit for the development section.
From what i read in the thread it appears there was just a simple misunderstanding as far as the use of the development forum rather than using the Q/A section along with a user questioning the possibility that the hack kit is not perfect.
homeslice976 said:
You mistakingly got thanked for that - lucky dog.
Read the "Effen Manual". From what I recall seeing in the hack kit thread the password should be in there. This was to ensure users were READING
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trust me i could find any password. looked everywhere, i think if i can get that password ill be all good
We can't trust you because you didn't read the manual. Did you check this directory?
WHEREVER THE FOLDER WAS EXTRACTED TO\tools\txt\CAJUN.txt?
Thanks for everyone who Tried helping me, which in one way did thanks i appreciate it i have found the way to get the password and hacked my inspire lol. if anyone wants the ACE hack kit. lemme no ill find a way to upload it, only if its ok,
just hit the Thanks button everyone who posted a way to help here, thanks again
tcozman said:
Also, make sure you read the FAQ section in the "effin manual" since that will provide vital information regarding where the password is in the hack kit folder.
If you still need the most up to date hack kit PM me and I can provide it to you.
I just dont understand why the download was taken off. All he has to do is no longer support it and not respond to questions/answers that he may deem as unfit for the development section.
From what i read in the thread it appears there was just a simple misunderstanding as far as the use of the development forum rather than using the Q/A section along with a user questioning the possibility that the hack kit is not perfect.
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This x1298540928756 (however it's his software and he can do with it as he pleases)
However it looks like JSL's procedure essentially does the same thing, but it's not in a "1 step" GUI like attn1's was. It's more closely resembles versions of the hack kit before attn1 started the GUI
Edit: I bet this (http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-htc-desire-hd/) irked him too. A) no credit to attn1 in this article B) Let's be honest, how many times have we seen attn1 tell people to stop watching videos and read the effen manual?
taylorgang809 said:
Thanks for everyone who Tried helping me, which in one way did thanks i appreciate it i have found the way to get the password and hacked my inspire lol. if anyone wants the ACE hack kit. lemme no ill find a way to upload it, only if its ok,
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Glad you got it sorted!
taylorgang809 said:
Thanks for everyone who Tried helping me, which in one way did thanks i appreciate it i have found the way to get the password and hacked my inspire lol. if anyone wants the ACE hack kit. lemme no ill find a way to upload it, only if its ok,
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it's not okay.
attn1 said:
it's not okay.
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So what are we supposed to do?
I rooted mine the live cd route and never saved the files, but now I have a co-worker that wants it done.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
dcjes said:
So what are we supposed to do?
I rooted mine the live cd route and never saved the files, but now I have a co-worker that wants it done.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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Alternative root/s-off method:
http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0
This was on page 1 of THIS thread. Please read a little.
Thanks to XDA member JSLEnterprises
attn1 - thanks for your long running support of your kit. I can only imagine the frustration you are/were feeling over the last couple of months. Your software was legendary and you obviously took this community leaps and bounds further than we otherwise could have.
homeslice976 said:
Alternative root/s-off method:
http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0
This was on page 1 of THIS thread. Please read a little.
Thanks to XDA member JSLEnterprises
attn1 - thanks for your long running support of your kit. I can only imagine the frustration you are/were feeling over the last couple of months. Your software was legendary and you obviously took this community leaps and bounds further than we otherwise could have.
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This.
I hate that XDA has become a spoonfeed me or I'll throw a fit type community.
People need to appreciate what's been done for them and STFU.
i need LOTS of help!
First i hate that people are so mean and inconsiderate of those trying to help...I am a total noob. I attempted a week ago to root my HTC Aria, and i did it BUT as soon as i did i guess i downloaded the latest HTC software that i am finding is IMPOSSIBLE to root, no matter how many different methods i try! in the cmd prompt and the adb devices part it never works...SO i am thinking of attempting rooting my HTC Inspire 4G with the 2.3.3 software and i am scared because i cant seem to find a good root for dummies...i get sent to outdated or no longer in used links and i am so frustrated...It shouldnt be that hard..can someone please help!
Alison
miadaisy said:
First i hate that people are so mean and inconsiderate of those trying to help...I am a total noob. I attempted a week ago to root my HTC Aria, and i did it BUT as soon as i did i guess i downloaded the latest HTC software that i am finding is IMPOSSIBLE to root, no matter how many different methods i try! in the cmd prompt and the adb devices part it never works...SO i am thinking of attempting rooting my HTC Inspire 4G with the 2.3.3 software and i am scared because i cant seem to find a good root for dummies...i get sent to outdated or no longer in used links and i am so frustrated...It shouldnt be that hard..can someone please help!
Alison
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XDA = development site, not hold my hand I'm a noob help me site. It's because of complaining like this that got the development for the hack kit and attn1 to stop in the first place. If you think rooting this phone is impossible, then stop now before you destroy your phone. The link to do it the old fashion way was posted above, please read it, learn it and apply it if rooting still seems like something you wanna do. Educating yourself before you destroy your phone shouldn't be that hard or that much to ask. I can't wait to see the butt hurt response from this...more and more the Inspire forums are being overrun with these type of threads...I understand why attn1 got fed up.
miadaisy said:
First i hate that people are so mean and inconsiderate of those trying to help...I am a total noob. I attempted a week ago to root my HTC Aria, and i did it BUT as soon as i did i guess i downloaded the latest HTC software that i am finding is IMPOSSIBLE to root, no matter how many different methods i try! in the cmd prompt and the adb devices part it never works...SO i am thinking of attempting rooting my HTC Inspire 4G with the 2.3.3 software and i am scared because i cant seem to find a good root for dummies...i get sent to outdated or no longer in used links and i am so frustrated...It shouldnt be that hard..can someone please help!
Alison
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Yes, attn1's hack kit was the 'easiest' method available. Hopefully, if he can get some assistance with supporting it, he'll re-release it (follow thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377119&page=3) In the mean time, you can go here (http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0) and follow the process described (which has been suggested multiple times in this thread). This is essentially the way attn1's hack kit started, before he started making it idiot proof (not calling anyone names, that's just how it is). Many, many users were able to successfully root/s-off using attn1's 'long' method before he started developing his GUI, but if this seems too over-the-top for you then maybe you should rethink the idea of rooting. Hopefully attn1 will re-release his easy to use hack kit, but with the frustration he's dealing with having to put up with users who want to be spoon fed this information is understandable, and I don't blame him in the least bit for pulling it - whether temporary or permanent
IMHO - there should be no 'root method for dummies'. You're messing with integral parts of the system when you're doing this and there is potential to permanently damage your phone. If you don't want to learn what the process is actually accomplishing, you shouldn't be doing it in the first place. Is there a specific reason you want root/s-off?
homeslice976 said:
Yes, attn1's hack kit was the 'easiest' method available. Hopefully, if he can get some assistance with supporting it, he'll re-release it (follow thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377119&page=3) In the mean time, you can go here (http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0) and follow the process described (which has been suggested multiple times in this thread). This is essentially the way attn1's hack kit started, before he started making it idiot proof (not calling anyone names, that's just how it is). Many, many users were able to successfully root/s-off using attn1's 'long' method before he started developing his GUI, but if this seems too over-the-top for you then maybe you should rethink the idea of rooting. Hopefully attn1 will re-release his easy to use hack kit, but with the frustration he's dealing with having to put up with users who want to be spoon fed this information is understandable, and I don't blame him in the least bit for pulling it - whether temporary or permanent
IMHO - there should be no 'root method for dummies'. You're messing with integral parts of the system when you're doing this and there is potential to permanently damage your phone. If you don't want to learn what the process is actually accomplishing, you shouldn't be doing it in the first place. Is there a specific reason you want root/s-off?
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This has been covered, there is no need to provide anymore links or reiterate what has been said in this thread numerous times or in any of these "OMGZ WHERE DID THE HACK KIT GOOO HELPP MEEE" threads. If users want to educate themselves its out there waiting for them to read it. If they don't that's on them. I'm personally happy that ATTN1 took it down, I have no idea how he put up with it for this long.
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If your phone model isn't listed as an option, don't install that ROM. It will be the end of your phone. If you visit the Skyrocket Q&A forum and the dev forum for, well, any phone, there are loads of tutorials on how to flash safely. Please read them first and follow their instructions, along with the ROM instructions, or brick.
Unless you want to prove how 1337 you are. Then, by all means, install the ROM and prove us wrong.
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If your phone model isn't listed as an option, don't install that ROM. It will be the end of your phone. If you visit the Skyrocket Q&A forum and the dev forum for, well, any phone, there are loads of tutorials on how to flash safely. Please read them first and follow their instructions, along with the ROM instructions, or brick.
Unless you want to prove how 1337 you are. Then, by all means, install the ROM and prove us wrong.
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Yea definitely seems like a better idea to follow the instructions for the specif ROM. Any recommendations on one? not looking for anything fancy just wanna get rid of the stock one and because for some reason my phone is currently on version 2.3.5 and i am not being able to install anything from the marketplace. so any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Read the Skyrocket dev forum and decide for yourself. Recommending a ROM would be an insult to all the other devs who've put time, effort and sometimes money into designing their own.
im sorry i am just going nuts now with all the stuff ive been reading and i think i gotta take some steps back to make sure i got everything right.
i have clockworkmod 5. something and from what i was able to read i need the to update to the most resent version. So i found a copy of 6.0.4.5 but i am unsure on how to update it. Tried to put it in my sd and run it by booting into clockwormod recovery and installing the zip. it says it installed successfully but it is still in version 5.
Any help with the would be much appreciated
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773659
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176593
Seriously, dude, they're at the top of the page in the Skyrocket Q&A forum. I know you're new and I'll avoid verbally thrashing you, but if you don't learn to search (or, at a bare minimum, read the stickies), you're going to hate it here.
Smfh RULE #1
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